INTRODUCTION The protection of personal data represents one of the broadest and most critical aspects of personality rights in the digital era. With the widespread use of the Internet and modern technologies, new forms of intrusion into private life have …
The Liability of the Online Auction Websites from Trademark Infringements
In today’s economy Internet has grew to be the primary option for commercial businesses as it provides all the right circumstances for new business models. When compared with the limited number of business model options and the unlimited disadvantages of …
Video Games and the Law in Turkey: Copyright, Regulation, and Market Challenges
Introduction This article provides an overview of the regulatory framework applicable to video games in Turkey. The legal scope of video games is inherently complex, encompassing a broad range of legal fields including copyright, consumer protection, taxation, customs law, online …
The Evolution of Turkish Copyright Law: From the 1857 Statute to Law No. 5846
Law 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Property was passed on 5 December 1951, and entered into force on 1 January 1952. Basically, the British Law named ‘Statute of Anne’ of 1709 was the first law to regulate the rights pertaining …
Protecting TV Formats: Copyright and Unfair Competition in Turkish Law
The issue of whether a TV program format can attract copyright protection has been a dubious field in the area of Copyright law. There are different solutions to the problem in different legislations and various points of views. In …
Cloud Services in Turkey: SaaS Licensing and Data Protection Essentials
Understanding Legal Risks and Compliance for SaaS in Turkey 1. SUMMARY This study provides an overview of the legal framework applicable to cloud-based services (Software as a Service – SaaS) in Turkey, with particular emphasis on software licensing and …
Notice and Take Down Procedure in Turkish Copyright Law
The notice and take down procedure were firstly introduced to Turkish law system with the art. Annex 4 of the Turkish Code of Intellectual and Artistic Works, nr.5846 (hereinafter Copyright Code) in 2004. Another clause that embodies the “notice and …
The Turkish Digital Market: Navigating IP Law and EU Accession Commitments
Introduction Overview The following report intends to provide a general overview of the regulatory environment for the video game industry in mainland Turkey. The video game market in Turkey differs from that of the European Union and the United States …
The Challenge of Licensing Online Game Operations in Turkey
1. Game Console Availability In many jurisdictions, including the United States and Europe, the video game market is dominated by console games. In the case of Turkey, video game software for use with game consoles is subject to high piracy …
Internet Law and Freedom of Expression in Turkey: A Legal and Regulatory Analysis
INTRODUCTION Stretched between Asia and Europe, Turkey amalgamates the cultural, historical, and sociopolitical diversity of two continents. This unique position has influenced its approach to governance, particularly concerning digital rights and internet regulation. The following report …
Global Internet Censorship: A Legal Framework Overview (2011)
Country Related sources to Internet filtering and content censorship United Kingdom (UK) UK Communications Act 2003 [July 17th] – Article 32 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/introduction EC Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament, August 17th 2000,http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32000L0031:EN:HTML EC Audiovisual Media Services …